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NHL: Boston 4, Tampa Bay 1

BOSTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Marco Sturm scored twice in the second period to turn the game into a runaway Wednesday and Boston went on to defeat Tampa Bay 4-1.

Tim Thomas made a season-high 39 saves and Marc Savard had a goal to celebrate his new seven-year contract extension with the Bruins.

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Boston has won six of its last seven and Tampa Bay has dropped six out of eight.

Thomas took a shutout deep into the third period before Jeff Halpern scored with 1:27 to play.

Mike Smith allowed all four goals on 39 shots. Mark Recchi assisted on three of the Boston goals.

Boston has won four of the last five meetings with the Lightning.

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